The Washington Nationals, given their good relationship with Scott Boras clients, could wind up signing free-agent SP Kyle Lohse (Cardinals) and pushing SP Ross Detwiler to the bullpen. However, the more likely move would be signing free-agent SP Javier Vazquez (Marlins) to give the team some more depth for the rotation at a lower price.

The Chicago White Sox dispatched scouts to watch free-agent SP Javier Vazquez (Marlins) pitch Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Puerto Rico. Vazquez has not appeared in the majors since 2010. According to former Major leaguer Alex Cora, who is general manager of Vazquez's Puerto Rican team, Vazquez hit 95mph on his 83rd pitch of the night.

The Boston Red Sox sent representatives to Puerto Rico Wednesday, Jan. 9, to watch free-agent SP Javier Vazquez (Marlins) pitch. Vazquez has not appeared in the majors since 2010, but is attempting a comeback. According to former Major leaguer Alex Cora, who is general manager of Vazquez's Puerto Rican team, Vazquez hit 95mph on his 83rd pitch of the night.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo visited Puerto Rico Wednesday, January 9, to watch free-agent SP Javier Vazquez (Marlins) pitch. According to former Major leaguer Alex Cora, who is general manager of Vazquez's Puerto Rican team, Vazquez hit 95mph on his 83rd pitch of the night.